MDA Jersey Auction Presented by PAPCO Raises Over $67,000

NORFOLK, Va. - The Norfolk Admirals raised more than $67,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during Saturday's post-game Jersey Auction presented by PAPCO at the Norfolk Scope Arena.

One of the most popular events of the season added over $67,000 to the overall total of greater than $484,000 raised in the MDA Jersey Auction's 14-year history.

Fans gathered in the lower section behind the penalty boxes to bid on each Admiral's jersey one-by-one as they were presented by Admirals' Vice President Joe Gregory and public address announcer Rod Fitzwell at center ice.

The player jersey that rendered the highest bid was Norfolk enforcer and fan favorite Zack Stortini. The league leader in penalty minutes pulled the sweater off his back at the final price of $5,700.

Norfolk hosts the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Friday's game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. and is a part of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Night that will also feature an Admirals Hat Giveaway sponsored by BB&T. Saturday is Operation Smile Night and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Night along with a Post Game Skate With The Admirals following the game which starts at 7:15 p.m.

Additionally, the Admirals host the first ever PAR-TEE-TIME event at 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening at Scope before the game. Learn from the best local golf professionals and instructors on how to play, how to get started, as well as how to improve your game. Admission is free when you purchase a ticket to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton versus your Norfolk Admirals.

Tickets for both contests are now on sale and are available through the Norfolk Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com.

For 10-packs, or discounted group tickets stop by our office at Scope, or call 757-640-1212!